• St. James’s Park - Meet the friendly guide at a central London spot and enjoy a walk through the lush beauty of St. James’ Park towards Buckingham Palace, the grand official residence of many monarchs, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
• Changing of the Guard - Secure a great spot in front of the gates to witness the remarkable Changing of the Guards Ceremony, a vibrant and traditional display featuring soldiers in colorful attire and rhythmic drum beats.

Depending on the Household Cavalry’s schedule, you might see either the Changing of the Foot Guards or the Changing of the Horse Guards in London. These events are celebrated for their display of British tradition and military precision, enhancing London’s reputation.

Please note: In case of heavy rain — or if the Changing of the Guard is moved to early morning (as on some Sundays) — the ceremony will be substituted with a walking tour.

• Buckingham Palace - Enjoy insightful commentary from your guide as you walk to the entrance of the royal residence, open only for two months each year. Use your audio guide to explore Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s lavish State Apartments independently. Marvel at the luxurious decorations, including sparkling chandeliers, classic artworks, and elegantly upholstered furniture, as you explore the historic rooms.

Return to the exterior of Buckingham Palace and say goodbye to your guide at this central location.

• Audio guided Buckingham Palace Tour
• Changing of the Guard ceremony
• English Speaking Expert Guide for Changing of the Guard
• Entrance ticket for Buckingham Palace
• Headsets when appropriate

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Experience London’s royal heritage and pageantry on a 2.5-hour experience that combines a visit to Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and then enter the magnificent palace with a tour host for an independent audio tour of the State Rooms, an experience only available for two months of the year. Admire the lavish rooms that are used by the royals for State and ceremonial events, as you discover the palace’s history from the audio guide.

Please note: Buckingham Palace is only open to the public for approx. eight weeks each year. Tickets sell out fast, so book now to avoid disappointment

• On occasional Sundays may be rescheduled to early morning, this will then be replaced with an extended walking tour.
• The Changing of the Guards is subject to changes in date, time and cancellation at the discretion of British authorities. Cancellation due to bad weather or other circumstances is not announced before the morning of the ceremony. When this occurs, you will be provided with a walking tour of Westminster city instead
• There is no Changing of the Foot Guards on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday so you’ll be provided with a Walking Tour of Westminster City. You may be able to see the Changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards parade but that’s not guaranteed.
• On Sundays, a slightly different version of the ceremony takes place, known as the “Sunday Parade”.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.